Police update today (October 3, 2017)

Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Callaghan, of Dorset Police, said: “I can confirm that detectives have conducted a thorough and detailed investigation and having assessed all the evidence collected by officers as part of this inquiry, Dorset Police has concluded its investigation and is not looking for anyone else in connection with the fire at Parnham House.”

After the fire the owner of Parnham House, Michael Treichl, was arrested on suspicion of arson and was released under investigation.

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A full investigation was launched by Dorset Police, led by detectives from Weymouth CID.

During the course of the investigation, the tragic news was received in June that Mr Treichl’s body had been found in Switzerland. His family were informed and an inquest into his death was opened in Switzerland. The circumstances of his death have been investigated by Swiss authorities and this has now concluded.

Detective Chief Superintendent Callaghan added: "We were very sad to learn of Mr Treichl’s sudden death in Switzerland and our thoughts remain with his family at this difficult time."